I was just a little upset with Billy the other day.
I have a weird thing with loving to spend a lot of money on shampoo and conditioner. There is nothing better than a good shampoo/conditioner that leaves your hair feeling amazing and then makes it so you don’t have to wash it for 4 days. The thing is that it doesn’t really fit into our ‘budget’ because that money goes towards Subway and cottage cheese and instead I usually buy the .99 cent 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner stuff at Walmart.
Well, my sister rocks and hooked me up with the good stuff for my birthday:
Why was I so mad at Billy? Because I had a dream that he used it all of the above bottles even though he knows that he is not allowed to touch them (I am a joy to live with). When I woke up I swore it was real life and I looked over at him and gave him an evil eye and fell back asleep very angry.
I have a really hard time knowing whether or not a dream is real. Don’t worry, I forgave him but he keeps teasing me now saying that I should feel his hair because it is so soft from using my special shampoo.
Why do I share such randomness with you?
Onto things that actually fit into the niche of my blog…let’s talk about Runner’s World. I decided to not show you my abs and instead show you theirs just so you can get an idea of what mine look like;)
The reason they are kind of wrinkly is because my water bottle leaked all over them, I find it very difficult to remember to close those dang tops.
Both of these issues are from 2007 but I love reading old issues when I run out of the newer ones to read.
I came across an article in the November issue about Omega-3s at the perfect time. You see, last night Billy was taking his vitamins before dinner and so I did the same. I normally always take them 5 minutes before falling asleep and so I never notice any side effects but last night I did. During my turbo kick class I kept having the weirdest fish taste in my mouth…..I couldn’t figure out how a grilled cheese sandwich would produce that taste until I realized it was from my Omega-3 Fish Oil supplement.
I did not like the side effect and started wondering why in the world I took that supplement? What were the benefits? Billy is the genius behind our supplements and I just take what he tells me to take:)
“Scientific evidence is leading us to believe that omega-3s may not only alleviate joint pain, but may also prevent it. Omega-3s are one of the key nutrients every runner SHOULD have in their diet.”
From the greatest source to the least greatest source of Omega-3s
Fish: Salmon, sardines, pacific oysters, trout, canned white tuna, canned salmon.
Plants: English walnuts, flaxseed, canola oil.
WHY DO RUNNERS NEED OMEGA-3s?
In other news, I couldn’t resist the salad today at school. She made a Cafe Rio copycat salad and it was pretty darn delicious.
The dressing is a homemade tomatillo dressing, so good!
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Do you ever wake up thinking that your dream actually really happened?!?
What kind of shampoo and conditioner do you use?
Do you eat fish? Do you take an Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplement? What is your favorite type of fish?
Any fun Thursday night plans?
I always feel pretty disoriented after dreams–especially if I wake up in the middle of one. The worst is when I dream I’m friends with celebrities or tv characters. I wake up and then get unreasonably upset that I’m not ACTUALLY friends with these people. I mean, it’s totally unfair! lol
BAHAHAHA thank you for sharing with me that you get upset when your dream isn’t true…I would be very mad to find out that Rachel Mcadams and I weren’t in fact bf’s:) Have a great day Liz!
I have dreams that I’m dating famous people relatively often. I wake up really excited to tell all my friends, and it takes me about a minute to realize that I dreamed it. So depressing.
Maybe this just means that it will come true soon:)
Mmm that salad sounds good! I love checking out old Runner’s World mags at the library! I love the “Ask Miles” section and when they interview famous runners–I love reading their post run meals! haha
I keep having dreams that I’m pregnant so I lift up my shirt as soon as I wake up to make sure my stomach is still flat! Ah!
I used Tresume shampoo and conditioner because we share and Andy gets freaked out when I buy the floral scented stuff
I love Tilapia since it doesn’t taste fishy! I don’t take fish oil, but Andy does and it stinks!
Thursday night plans = cinnamon toast crunch, private practice reruns on netflix, a hot bath, and reading my library book. Andy has to run an errand tonight, so this is what I do when I’m home alone.
Do you ever take B12? I have heard really good things about it and I take it once in awhile but I really hate taking pills so I never am consistent enough to see results. PS have you ever had those calcium chews? I LOVE those because they taste like tootsie rolls.
HEY YOU!!! I love the ‘Ask Miles’ portion…I always learn so much. Can I come over for your Thursday night plans, sounds like so much fun! I don’t take B12 but I am definitely going to look into it. I look forward to my calcium chews ever day! So stinkin’ good! Hope you are having an amazing day!
Yes, regarding dreams. I had a horrible nightmare last week and luckily my husband had to wake me up because I was moaning and making crying noises! I swear it was so real and I was thankful when I woke and realized it was just a dream.
I use Pantene usually and special scalp shampoo.
I eat lots of fish, so I don’t take a supplement. My favorite is probably salmon but I love all kinds.
No plans, except hubby is making me one of my favorite dinners. Egg scramble with lots of veggies, black beans, and tortillas.
MOANING AND CRYING…that makes me so sad! Salmon really is the best. LUCKY, I will show Billy your comment and make him make me dinner tonight:) Enjoy!
Thanks Janae! Hope you have a great evening :)
I always have dreams that I wake up thinking actually happened. Just the other day I had a dream about my friend’s friend that I’ve never met but know of. Ever since I had the dream I had a weird image of them in my head, when I met them for real, I could have sworn it wasn’t the right person cause they looked so different in my dream!!
MMMM yes, I LOVE LOVE LOVE fish!! Salmon is probably my favorite (yay protein & omega- 3′s!) but I also loveee haddock!
I don’t think I have ever tried haddock before, I think I need to now! I have had a very similar experience to your friend’s friend story…it was CRAZY!! Dreams fool me!
I had a dream one night about something called “the albino sea panda,” which ended up looked like a weird ferret. In the dream my grandparent’s house was flooding and the stupid rabid sea panda was attached to my arm with its claws and teeth and would not come off. It was horrible. I woke up needing to go to the bathroom but refused to leave the bed for a full ten minutes until I was completely sure it had been a dream. Traumatic.
Oh Christine! That would be traumatic!!! It is crazy how realistic dreams can be and when we are so out of it because it is the middle of the night it takes awhile to realize it wasn’t true!
I ALWAYS take fish oil. Try Barlean’s smoothie fish oil. It is DELICIOUS! I give it to the kids–it will make them smart. I believe in good quality fish oil. Tuna sounds delicious. Did you know you should stock it this month? It’s the cheapest it will be all year. Around here its $.59/can for the good stuff. I’m trying to help you save Janae! e
Thanks so much for the heads up Elizabeth…you’ve got my back and I really appreciate it!
Omega 3′s are great for us, but the sad thing for Americans is that most of our bodies cannot absorb the O3′s because of all the other crap we eat. I read a medical book about this several months ago, basically what happens when we fill our diet with processed items or vegetable and hydrogenated oils which contain high levels of Omega 6′s our bodies aren’t able to absorb the O3′s. Almost every single prepared and processed food item has some form of corn, vegetable, soy, or hydrogenated oils which contributes to the excess weight a lot of us tote around as well. The body is so stinking complicated!
WOW!! Britt, I had no idea about that! I am going to have to work on my processed food intake so that I can absorb the O3s!
We recently started taking fish oil after reading about the benefits for the past decade – late to the party.
Here’s the secret – put the bottle of capsules in the freezer, and then just take a frozen pill before bed. Never had any issues with fish breath by doing it that way.
You are brilliant!! Seriously, I will be trying that freezer trick. PS I have been meaning to ask you…would you ever to a Q&A or guest post for my blog. You are famous and elite!
Only if we do the interview at Yogurtland! :-)
I was going to share the freezer tip! Seriously, the best!
pureology!! its the best. my husband always uses it and i get so mad because that stuff is pricey $$$ i buy him cheap stuff which now i may reconsider since i dont want him going prematurely bald either :)
I also have issues determining if my dreams are reality sometimes. Sometimes, I dream I did something that has been on my mind to do and really have to think hard the next day if I actually did it or not!
PS I’m insanely jealous of your lunchtime salads!
Fish oils used to do that to me too, not a fan! I just eat fish now and chia seeds :)
I ALWAYS think my dreams are real.
I used loreal sulfate free since I color my hair!
Favorite fish is either tilapia or salmon.
I’m in Disney and have dinner planned later with fitfluential people!
I love fish! I could honestly eat sushi every day. The boyfriend loves salmon so I make that a lot. Also love tuna. I hear chia seeds have omega 3s in them too so I like to eat those in my chobani yogurt!
I have dreams about fighting with my mom and wake up angry with her until I remember it’s fake.
I’ve been using Bed Head self absorbed. I love the smell of it but I think the conditioner is weak. I use a Dove conditioner after runs to detangle my hair without ripping half of it out.
I eat fish but not enough. I love salmon, but can’t really stand any white fish. I also love shrimp, lobster, and crab.
I hear if you freeze your fish oil supplements you won’t get the after taste!
THANKS SARAH…that is brilliant, you saved me! YUM…you are making me crave Lobster. Bed Head always smells incredible! Ha, I dream that I fight with my mom too!
I also like to indulge in expensive shampoo and conditioner – right now I use Straight Sexy Hair (love the smell!). I told my boyfriend once that if you ever run out of shaving cream, you can use conditioner. The next time he ran out of shaving cream, he used my expensive conditioner! But not just once, for months! I was so mad when I noticed my conditioner bottle seemed to be at such a low level and he told me he’d been using it. Ugh, boys!
i NEED to take an omega-3 supplement… what kind/brand do you take?
My fiance always does that to me! He’ll dream that we are in a fight and then wake up so upset about it that he stays mad at me all day. I spend the whole day reminding him that IT DIDN’T REALLY HAPPEN, and then I have to be extra nice to make up for his weird subconscious. So, you can tell Billy that your lingering dream madness is obviously totally normal. I always use the “Berkley and Jensen” generic version of the Biolage shampoos that they sell at BJs. I swear it is the exact same thing, just a different package and a tenth of the price. I don’t have a Costco near me, but take a look at their generic shampoos and conditioners and see if they do the same thing.
Stop posting pictures of your salads! It making me want one! Haha.
I do really like catfish… I haven’t had it in ages though. Salmon, tilapia, halibut, tuna, um… not sure what else.
I use Nioxin. It helps to promote hair growth. The sad thing is that it doesn’t really have much of a scent and it doesn’t make your hair feel all awesome and smooth… but that could also be because I haven’t had a hair cut/trim in about 2 years…
And people never understand me when I tell them I’m mad at them because of a dream I had! I just don’t understand…
That shampoo story is hilarious. I use Pureology Hydrate shampoo and conditioner. I don’t like it when people use it either and can totally relate to not washing my hair on a daily basis. lol. Tonight my family and I are going out for pizza at the local brewery! It is my last night in town before I move tomorrow so I hope we have a blast! :)
I wake up all the time thinking my dreams really happened. I had a similar instance happen where in my dream Adam did something that made me mad and it felt so real when I woke up. I use Matrix and love it! Adam isn’t allowed to use it either. I actually love seafood and will eat Salmon, Tilapia, Rainbow Trout, Catfish, and cod. I also take omega-3 supplements, but before I go to sleep at night. I also like to get it from ground flaxseed.
1. i think ‘randomness’ IS your blog niche. running just has to be an added bonus;)
2. your school lunch lady is awesome and i am so envious of you. i’m possibly even considering a job change and relocation so that i can have lunches like that 5 days a week! the hospital cafeteria just doesn’t compare…
Bahahaha you are so right:) I will get you a job here…we could hang out everyday and eat salad together!
OMG!!!! I have a very hard time b/c I often have VERY realistic dreams. I had a dream that my hubby cheated on me with my best friend and I caught them. I woke up sobbing and was SOOOO mad that he was sleeping peacefully in MY bed!! How dare he! Then I realized that it never happened! LOL I also had one super terrifying dream after I had my son. I dreamed that I fell asleep and smothered him. I woke up in full panic and started ripping the blankets off the bed. That was the worst nightmare I have ever had but now we laugh at how ridiculous it was.
Have you tried omega 3 eggs? I don’t do fish at ALL. V has omega 3 gummy vitamins from TJs. Need me to send you some?
If I could afford nice shampoo, I would completely do it too! I have realistic dreams all the time.
Just got back from a hair cut and color.
Sebastian Drench shampoo and conditioner.
I had a dream last month that Chris and I were breaking up and saying goodbye, but we were both totally crying in my dream, so I don’t really know why we were leaving each other. I woke up and even though I knew it wasn’t real I started crying again telling him about it, and I kept wanting a hugs all day.
I use cheap shampoo – whatever is least expensive on Soap.com. I just finished my herbal essences and am about to start on some suave! Haha
Omega 3s have been shown for SO many good things – especially with our mood. An RD I am interning with mentioned that studies have shown omega 3 supplements can be just effective as Prozoc!
We take MegaRed for Omega 3s. It doesn’t have the aftertaste. Yay!
I always scan the thrift store for old issues of runner mags — too cheap to buy the latest and greatest. The advice is just as good from five years ago. Except for maybe the shoe reviews because it’s hard to buy shoes from five years ago.
Hahah funny I always get mad at my bf for things he does in dreams.
I try to eat 2 servings of fish a week. Normally one tuna and then salmon, cod or shrimp!!
Only having to wash your hair 1x – 2x per week totally justifies the price!! I used to have a CA-RAZY expensive gym membership in NYC but they had Kiehl’s shower products so I justified my membership by the fact that I didn’t have to buy shampoo. According to my boyfriend that was apparently “a weird girl thing”…whatever, what do they know anyway?!?
I wish we had a Cafe Rio. I have been wanting to try this recipe. I always wondered if it tastes like the real thing. http://www.beckyhiggins.com/recipes/?p=39
Hey Janae-
I’m sure don’t have time to participate in every blog award and link up, but you should really write a FAVORITE THINGS blog and come link up!! It’s a super fun one to write! :) And of course everyone would LOVE to hear about HGR’s Faves!!!
http://www.butlerpartyof2.com/2012/02/favorite-things-link-up.html
Happy almost Friday!! Woo hoo!
I actually had a VERY realistic dream/nightmare tha t my husband had left. I woke up at 3am from this & he wasn’t in bed! I kinda freaked out til I realized he was reading in the family room!
I also had a similar fishy burp this morning on my way to the gym & couldn’t figure out what it was til I rad your post- those darn supplements!
As for tonight, watching up all night :)
I’ll be thinking of you on Sat- hope you rock your run!
Do you ever wake up thinking that your dream actually really happened?!?
Yes, and it can be annoying/weird/crazy all at the same time. I’ve had WEIRD dreams where I woke up thinking it was real. One time I dreamed I was pregnant, woke up, looked at my stomach, almost started crying saying I knew I was getting fat…haha. Another time I dreamed I got stabbed in the stomach and woke up and looked at my stomach….but had no scar…haha. Along with MANY other weird dreams…..
What kind of shampoo and conditioner do you use?
I’ve been rotating between biolage ultra hydrating, redken smooth/sleek down (can’t remember), and the healthy sexy hair major repair/mositure one. :) I buy from beauty brands in the summer when they have their liter sale for $10 (great deal) on most brands…and stock up for the year :) When I lived at home I loved using my mom’s ‘pureology’ but it’s WAY too expensive for me to buy on my own… (60bucks for a liter, no thank you, and it’s NOT on sale during the liter sale, go figure)
Do you eat fish? Do you take an Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplement? What is your favorite type of fish? I LOVE FISH…salmon, tuna, yellow tail, shrimp, calamari, mahi mahi, lots of kinds of sushi and sashimi…etc…the list goes on! I do not take an omega-3 fish oil supp but after hearing you talk about the benefits I kinda wanna start…..but the whole fish taste in mouth and making me very hesitant….
Any fun Thursday night plans?
My thursday night consisted of turbo kickboxing for an hour, then yoga for an hour….. just ate 3 bowls of chocolate cheerios cereal for dinner… i was SO hungry after that 2 hour workout…. now it’s time to shower, then bed… I am a WILD child let me tell ya ;) ha… I doubt you’re still reading this? Do you really READ all of your comments? I love how you’ve responded to mine the past few times I’ve commented… the fact that you read them all amazes me…haha…
and WOW I tend to ramble on…sorry for writing you a chapter book there…. ha
I normally don’t drink coffee daily, but had some earlier…and am feeling WIRED still… it definitely helped with my workouts tonight,,but now I’m just wanting to calm down and relax…ok i promise…that’s it…i’ll stop commenting…
Whenever something horrible happens in a dream, I wake up with a start and think it’s real for a second. Then I feel SO relieved when I realize it was just a dream. Like when I dreamed that I got a huge tattoo that covered my entire stomach :-)
You could always get gummy omegas :) it’s a great excuse to eat more candy! Or the MegaRed brand doesn’t have that fishy taste either. I have been experimenting with different fish lately, but I just love those tiny little bay shrimp that are just sooo cute and tasty. I was crying in my sleep a few weeks ago when I was staying with my mom and she had to wake me up, it felt so real… It’s hard to distinguish what was really just a dream or not.
I have had dreams that seemed so real that I almost couldn’t tell the difference. I got really mad at my last boyfriend for one of them. Poor boy, it’s just slightly unfair haha. Billy is quite the funny guy. Well if his hair starts looking any better you know what he’s been using. ;)
I’ve been eating more fish since I’ve been running and trying to take Fish Oil when I can remember. The thing that’s helped my joints and muscles the most is SierraSil Joint Formula 14. It’s an all natural pill that is suppose to help ease joint/muscle ache and help prevent the cartilage breakdown associated with exercise. Since I’ve been taking it my knees feel better and because of that I’ve had the courage to increase the speed of my runs.
I use Luxury Wash & Rinse from Kevin Murphy. Love the smell and how it makes my hair feel!
I take a vegetarian DHA because I’m vegetarian, but a great thing about it is no after taste.
Are you still “working for your salads” at school? I take an Omega-3 that comes from flax, not fish — that helps avoid the nasty fish taste jumping out of your throat at inappropriate times.
I am wahoo! I am going to have to try your flax kind!
Is it sad I can’t remember the last time I woke up knowing what I dreamt about…I pass out like a log as soon as my head hits the pillow! My Thursday night was spent meeting a blogger who’s visiting Mumbai- fun times !
Kerastase Shampoo and Conditioner. It’s crazy expensive (like $35 for each) but SOOOOOOOOoooooo worth it. My sister manages Dove skin care so for a cheaper brand I use Dove because I get it for free :-)
Have you heard of Udo’s Oil? Expensive! But I’ve been taking that for awhile to get my Omegas.
that’s so funny because i’ve done that too where i completely get confused whether i dreamt something or if it actually happened! usually it’s over little things, like i think i had a conversation with someone, and then later i wonder if it really happened or not…lol. glad u don’t really have to get mad at billy….this time. ;)
oh man I love a good shampoo!! I won’t lie, I treat myself to it about three times a year haha, I like Matrix Biologe! the rest of the time, it’s like…Aussie or Pantene or something lol.
And yes to Omega 3′s!! I started working more of those into my diet after struggling with injury this past year, and it TOTALLY helps. I don’t take supplements cuz I feel like I already take a lot of vitamins, but maybe that’s one to consider…I do eat salmon 2x a week, and lots of flaxseeds and chia seeds!! :-D
I love fish and take a fish suppliment :)
I never had a dream like that until last week. Ok… I had a dream I was in labor for 3 days! My dr. kept calmly saying “Brittnie, you really need to push harder or she won’t come out.” He kept telling me that over and over and over. So apparently I took it to heart because I WOKE MYSELF UP from actually pushing so hard in my sleep. Um true story.
I love fish but pregnancy has deterred me a little – especially salmon which used to be my all time favorite. I have never taken a fish oil supplement though.
Have a great weekend!
I DO NOT eat an ounce of fish. I can not stand the taste. (And I’ve live in New England my whole life – explain that one!) I just started taking a fish oil supplemental to help give me the Omega-3′s I’m missing. I usually take one after bfast and one before bed. But I’ve only been taking them for about 2 weeks, so I haven’t noticed any side effects yet.
I don’t have that problem with dreams, but I’ve had Mike be acting really weird towards me in real life, only to find out that he was mad at me because of something I did in a dream. Ridiculous.
I take an Omega 3 supplement everyday since I rarely eat fish, etc.
Be careful with the Omega 3 supplements. My wife was convinced I should start taking a fish oil pill a day for all the reasons advertised, so I did. Trouble is I was already healthy and the extra fish oil tab a day lowered my blood platelets level to the point my Dr. was concerned. They were doing their job, but too well. Not to the point I’d get cut and have to worry about bleeding to death, but at the low area of the safe chart. Went off the fish oil and tested 3 weeks later and platelets count back to normal. I take nothing, but one Flintstones vitamin a day. Results may vary. Just saying.
I had a dream on Wednesday night that I was on my husband’s side of the bed (closer to our dog’s bed) and he (the dog) was trying to wake me up. I then woke up hearing my dog pacing (we have hardwood floors) and I had to let him out. I knew the first part was a dream because I was on the other side of the bed. Isn’t it weird when things happening around you incorporate into your own dreams?
Shampoo/Conditioner: Right now it’s Suave for color treated hair. It’s usually 2 bottles for 3 or 4 bucks depending if there is a sale. I have used Pantene too…but only when it is on sale! Ha!
Fish: I like it, but my husband doesn’t. I buy that Chicken of the Sea Salmon in a pack sometimes to bring for lunch at work. I have been thinking I should take an Omega 3 supplement but I get overwhelmed in supplement section of stores. which one do you take?
Thursday night?: We had leftovers (I make this Skillet salsa/ground beef meal. I am very into one pot dinners) and we watched Modern Family on DVR. I was in bed by 9 PM. It was great.
Yes, and I too hold a grudge!
Right now using some sort of Loreal for color I think.
I don’t like fish and I don’t take any sort of supplement for that.
No big plans for Thurs.
The Kidless Kronicles
I had the same issue with fish oil too, when I would take them after lunch at work, haha!
I am a seafood fanatic :) Can’t get enough! Favorite? Hmmmmm- when I was in HI I had a fish called opacapaca. It was so so so good. I still dream of it! I love mahi, salmon, tilapia, yellow tail…
I take fish oil daily, along with a multi vitamin, glucosamine, b-complex, calcium and if a race is coming Powerbar Beta Alanine. I swear by it.
Happy Friday my friend!
I take fish oil when i remember from my giant costco bottle.
I have the most crazy dreams that they could never happen in real life – and for the most part I am glad!!
I use cheap shampoo & conditioner, because it works so much better on my hair than the pricey stuff. I allow my boyfriend to use it too because I get through conditioner far quicker than the shampoo, so he keeps the bottles kinda even ;)
I don’t take fish oil supplements – I read that for the most part they are rancid and that freaked me out (I’m a bit particular about things like that!) but I do eat fish from time to time.
Have a great weekend! Your blog makes my breaks between tasks so much more fun :)
omegas 3s are really good for your eyes, too. I recommend them all the time.
You might want to change fish oils. They should not taste fishy or smell, that can mean its not, well…good? for lack of a better term. TRy the Zone lab’s Omega’s, they are spendy but no fish burps.